Hydrofarm (HYFM) investors back director, executive pay and CBIZ as 2026 auditor

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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders via webcast on June 23, 2026. Of 4,764,612 common shares eligible to vote as of April 24, 2026, 2,642,956 shares were present or represented by proxy, representing a 55.47% quorum.

Stockholders elected Richard Christopher Yetter as a Class III director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers and ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

1 item

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares eligible to vote: 4,764,612 shares Quorum shares: 2,642,956 shares Director election votes for: 1,716,445 votes +3 more

6 metrics

Shares eligible to vote 4,764,612 shares Common stock issued, outstanding and eligible as of April 24, 2026

Quorum shares 2,642,956 shares Shares present or represented by proxy, 55.47% quorum

Director election votes for 1,716,445 votes Votes for Richard Christopher Yetter as Class III director

Say-on-pay votes for 1,407,311 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 2,469,321 votes Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026

Say-on-pay votes against 340,266 votes Against advisory approval of executive compensation

Key Terms

annual meeting of stockholders, quorum, broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

5 terms

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) via live webcast"

quorum financial

"a quorum of 2,642,956 shares, or 55.47% of the eligible shares, was present"

A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.

broker non-vote financial

"RICHARD CHRISTOPHER YETTER | 1,716,445 | 252,583 | 673,928"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

advisory basis financial

"The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis"

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Available on EDGAR 06/26/2026 - 04:33 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/26/2026 - 04:32 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 23, 2026

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-39773		81-4895761
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1510 Main Street

Shoemakersville, PA 19555

(Address of Principal Executive

Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (707) 765-9990

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share	HYFM	Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Stockholders.

On June 23, 2026, Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) via live webcast on the Internet. Of the 4,764,612 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and eligible to vote as of the record date of April 24, 2026, a quorum of 2,642,956 shares, or 55.47% of the eligible shares, was present at the Annual Meeting or represented by proxy.

The following actions were taken at the Annual Meeting:

1.The following nominee was elected to serve on the Company's Board of Directors as a Class III Director until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, based on the following votes:

NAME	FOR	WITHHELD	BROKER NON-VOTE
RICHARD CHRISTOPHER YETTER	1,716,445	252,583	673,928

2.The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis, based on the following votes:

FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN	BROKER NON-VOTE
1,407,311	340,266	221,451	673,928

3.The appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified, based on the following votes:

FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
2,469,321	168,866	4,769

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.

Date: June 26, 2026	By:	/s/ William Toler
		Name:	William Toler
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board of Directors
			(Principal Executive Officer)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Hydrofarm (HYFM) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on three key items: electing Richard Christopher Yetter as a Class III director, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Was the director nominee elected at Hydrofarm’s 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. Richard Christopher Yetter was elected as a Class III director with 1,716,445 votes for, 252,583 votes withheld, and 673,928 broker non-votes. He will serve on the board until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, according to the disclosed results.

How did Hydrofarm (HYFM) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Stockholders approved the compensation of Hydrofarm’s named executive officers on an advisory basis. The advisory vote received 1,407,311 votes for, 340,266 votes against, 221,451 abstentions, and 673,928 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the company’s executive pay program that year.

Which auditor did Hydrofarm (HYFM) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Stockholders ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as Hydrofarm’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 2,469,321 votes for, 168,866 votes against, and 4,769 abstentions, confirming stockholder approval of the company’s chosen auditor.

What quorum was achieved at Hydrofarm’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders?

A quorum of 2,642,956 shares, or 55.47% of the 4,764,612 common shares issued, outstanding, and eligible to vote as of April 24, 2026, was present in person or represented by proxy, allowing the company to conduct official business at the meeting.

How many Hydrofarm (HYFM) shares were eligible to vote at the 2026 annual meeting?

There were 4,764,612 shares of Hydrofarm common stock issued, outstanding, and eligible to vote as of the April 24, 2026 record date. Of these, 2,642,956 shares were represented at the annual meeting, satisfying the quorum requirement for conducting stockholder business.

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